Tsutsugaki Silk YogiLarge polychrome tsutsugaki yogi on deep indigo dyed silk. In excellent condition without holes or repairs Early 1900s

It is backed with a variety of commercial shima cottons and is sashiko stitched together

133 x 142 cm

the fiber called okuso is an important one to know about because it embodies everything relevant about rural life

In the process of making hemp threads

Early 1900'sDimensions: Approx Length: 67"

Early 20th Century

Early 1900'sDimensions: Length: 66"

The variegated solid indigo is complimented with a few patches of stripes and checked indigo cottons

some waste naturally occurred

Dimensions: Width: 62"

It gives a fantastic texture throughout while retaining strong integrity overall

wave-like pattern